I'm not sure I understand why owner vs operator is a relevant distinction. Please explain. Le Trawler by Garcia presented a well designed, well...
I'm not sure maintenance on well built aluminum yachts these days with the advancement of coating and insulation technologyis the same as on older...
Much good advice given. A few additional comments: The "standard" contracts are ones used by professional brokers who are members of yachting...
Excellent article. My only negative comment is that I am sorry Bill picked CSB for the yard to highlight. I gave a pros & cons presentation at...
Just read an article about an Italian mothership in the Med that was seized for smuggling Syrians escaping their civil war. The fishing boat...
Interesting that these two ships in the Med conincide with the timing of the Cannes Boat Show - maybe it should be renamed Cannabis Boat Show :D
Holy smokes! Gives new meaning to the "High Seas." From Marine Log News: "Another cargo of cannabis goes up in smoke September 12,...
All you need is an early bird special and you would be a Floridian :D
"Drug smugglers set their ship and its cargo of US$78M worth of hashish ablaze after Italian customs officials spotted the vessel. BY MAREX...
Great post, Bert. Ditto on the 54 being the best. Thanks for the pictures - I'm sure the informative experience will be helpful to OP. You do RB...
"Thirty tons of pot go up in smoke September 9, 2013—A 2,108 dwt general cargo ship caught fire Friday off the coast of Malta after a cargo of...
I have a special buddy at CYC who can give you a Hatt Hi-five. Will send you a PM with his contact info. :D
Thanks for letting us enjoy your cruise. For all the sea miles under your keel, it's great to hear your enthusiasm and appreciation. Should be an...
Is it USCG documented?
Sorry, Ed. I need to clarify. The boat has been insured by xx. The owner called to request the hurricane rider and xx would not extend coverage to...
I had a client who was EMP paranoid. He wanted a steel trawler with non-electronic engines. He built a EMP protected house on a dairy farm in...
Thanks for all of the suggestions and comments. Much appreciated. A few points: the yacht has only been in Canadian inland waters and of course...
Thanks, Ed. Of course I should have provided the boat length - I hate it when that happens. To bring the vessel to Florida, owner had to cancel...
I have a client bringing his yacht from Toronto to Ft. Lauderdale. His insurance company is requiring him to submit a hurricane plan enroute...
I highly recommend Joe Stafford, Jack Dibella, Bruce Hicks, and Ron Doer. Each has their specialties. If you need phone #s, send PM. Stuart is...
